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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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I am about 800 miles over my 1k. I flat out skipped the recommended 500 mile. Oh well. Runs like a champ
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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I was worried about the same situation that I had. I had mine done last Wednesday with 1280 on the clock, dealer said it was fine and like the one post above said its better to be over than under.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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I've heard at 1,001 miles, the engine will quit on ya.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Didn't know you that you must bring the bike in at exactly 1000 miles, or risk
the loss of your warranty coverage??
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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I did my first service at 1700 miles. All is well.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Don't worry about it. I was somewhere around 1800 cause I had to wait a week. The bigger problem is that you are going to ride the weekend and to work everyday and only add 300 miles. If you are riding the weekend I would think you would add more that each day.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Never even did a thousand mile service.....waste a money...thats what a warranty is for.....harley makes a killing off these services......anybody take there car/truck in for service? Only when its broke....
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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just ride, if the appt is next week take it then.
 
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Why even take it for first service let alone worry. Change oil give it a look over and ride.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Not to worry...HD will still take your $$$. If you're concerned...$60 service manual + $75 parts/supplies = self-satisfaction of performing your own maint. Also, knowing it was done corect vs. letting the "new" HD service tech take a stab at your ride...
 
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